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R715 KFX

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

188,568 mi
Last recorded188,568 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR715 KFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 188,568 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 188,257 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Chassis generally corroded

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate cracked

Fuel pipes heavily corroded

N/s/r indicator lense cracked

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/s/f indicator lense cracked

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 179,012 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front anti-roll bar bushes cracking

n/s front tyre on 2mm

o/s and n/s top and bottom swivel dust covers are cracking

rear leaf spring shackle bushes wearing

Pass 13 Sep 2013 179,012 miles

front anti-roll bar bushes cracking

n/s front tyre on 2mm

o/s and n/s top and bottom swivel dust covers are cracking

rear leaf spring shackle bushes wearing

Pass 5 Sep 2012 171,973 miles

WEAR IN FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER BUSHES

Pass 10 Sep 2011 163,417 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 151,152 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 136,269 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 124,836 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 115,819 miles

ADVISE CHECK FRONT BRAKES

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2006 99,335 miles

ADVISE CHECK O/S REAR BRAKE - BINDING SLIGHTLY

ADVISE REPLACE FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES A.S.A.P.

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Brava?

Based on 90,327 MOT tests across 11,915 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
5,344
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
11,915
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,298
fog lamp not working 4,179
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,702
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 3,699
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,527
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R715 KFX is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 120,303 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Brava fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 8,298 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R715 KFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Brava typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R715 KFX is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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